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Journalist jailed two yrs for security comment in Mali
A Malian journalist was sentenced on Monday to two years in prison following remarks during a TV programme about his west African nation’s security situation. Abderhamane Keita, an editor at
FG raises N1.23trn to tackle N4trn GenCos’ legacy debt
The Federal Government has raised about N1.23 trillion through two bond issuances to tackle N4 trillion legacy debt owed to electricity Generation Companies (GenCos). Mr Akin Odeyemi, Chief Executive Officer,
Oyo govt confirms arrest of 5 terrorists after Igbeti attack
Oyo State Government has confirmed the arrest of five suspected terrorists involved in the attack on a military camp on the outskirts of Igbeti in the Olorunsogo Local Government Council
King’s College: FG moves to defuse crisis, assures workers of ‘no sack’
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has moved to defuse the escalating crisis over the controversial management arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, assuring workers that none of them would
Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases
Yemen’s Houthis said on Monday Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes across the west of the country after the Iran-backed group earlier announced it targeted military bases in the kingdom. The group,
Trump says ‘open’ to engaging with Iran
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was open to holding talks with Iran, after weeks of saying it was too early to make a deal with Tehran to end
Nigerian and Canadian Gambling Industries Compared
Nigeria and Canada are among the world’s most active gambling markets, but they have developed in very different economic and regulatory environments. Both are experiencing rapid digital growth, rising mobile
Bandits kill two inspecting land in Imo
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Two persons have been killed by suspected armed bandits while inspecting a parcel of land in Irete Community, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo
Syria protests erupt as fuel prices soar by 40%
Protests have erupted across Syria following a sharp increase in fuel prices, in the country’s most widespread demonstrations since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad nearly two years ago. Demonstrators burned
2027: Makinde’s popularity points to APM victory — Party
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has said the growing popularity of its presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, particularly among young Nigerians, is an
